Design Manager

McGee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McGee in London is seeking an experienced Design Manager to coordinate and lead the design process from pre-construction through delivery, acting as the interface between consultants, subcontractors, client and project team to ensure buildable, compliant information aligned with the programme.

You will oversee architectural, structural, MEP and specialist contractor design packages, manage design risk, support procurement, and champion BIM coordination and Building Regulations compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple design packages and disciplines.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and safety requirements.
• Experience in BIM coordination and digital design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and specialist contractor design teams.
• Develop and manage design programmes, deliverables schedules and information release plans.
• Chair design coordination meetings and drive actions to completion.
• Review design information for buildability, compliance and integration with construction sequencing.
• Manage design risk, technical queries and design changes throughout delivery.
• Support procurement activities through technical review and subcontractor engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements, CDM regulations and company quality standards.
• Champion digital engineering, BIM coordination and best practice design management.
• Provide technical support during construction and oversee project close-out documentation, including as-built information and O&M manuals.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Architecture/Civil/Structural/Building services degree

Job description

Who Are We?

• We are McGee. We’re a specialist engineering contractor, with a reputation for designing and delivering some of London’s most complex and innovative civil engineering projects, including; The Londoner Hotel, Claridge’s Hotel basement, 90 Long Acre and Battersea Power Station.
• We provide a value-based integrated approach. Focusing on quality and innovation in the delivery of major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions.
• We develop smart engineering solutions to complex problems and develop methods of working that enable fast delivery with safety and quality by design.
• We operate a risk-based approach in everything that we do; identifying and mitigating risks through our planning.
• We compliment this with our in-house supply chain, self-delivery philosophy and our support services.
• We have technical and operational specialists within each of our core disciplines as well as an in-house construction design engineering team providing professional support in temporary works design, design management, digital modelling & technical compliance.
• We’re a London specialist

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our team and play a key role in the delivery of a prestigious development in Central London.

In this role, you will take ownership of coordinating and managing all aspects of the design process from pre-construction through delivery. Acting as the key interface between consultants, subcontractors, the client and project team, you will ensure design information is coordinated, buildable, compliant and delivered in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and specialist contractor design teams.
• Develop and manage design programmes, deliverables schedules and information release plans.
• Chair design coordination meetings and drive actions to completion.
• Review design information for buildability, compliance and integration with construction sequencing.
• Manage design risk, technical queries and design changes throughout delivery.
• Support procurement activities through technical review and subcontractor engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements, CDM regulations and company quality standards.
• Champion digital engineering, BIM coordination and best practice design management.
• Provide technical support during construction and oversee project close-out documentation, including as-built information and O&M manuals.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and technically strong Design Manager who thrives in a complex construction environment.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of temporary and permanent works coordination, construction sequencing, and buildability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design packages, stakeholders, and consultants in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and CDM regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with a relevant professional institution would be advantageous but not critical to success.

McGee is proudly employee-owned. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and every employee has a stake in our future success. It's a model that encourages collaboration, accountability and long-term thinking, creating a business where your contribution is recognised, valued and shared in our achievements.